Shiga Kogen

Shiga Kogen is the perfect tourist spot for enjoying winter sports. Its abundant snow quality and beautiful scenery are attractive, with 15 courses that can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced skiers alike. The non-compacted snow area, which is 100% natural snow, is also popular, allowing you to enjoy powder snow. In addition, the mountains and lakes at an altitude of over 2000m are also a must-see. Why not enjoy winter sports at a stunning ski resort while feeling the beauty of nature?

Shiga Kogen in Yamanoichi Town is a winter resort where you can see beautiful frost-covered trees only during the winter season. While skiing on the slopes with over 3 meters of snowfall, you can enjoy the fantastic scenery of frost-covered trees. The resort also offers courses that can be enjoyed by beginners to advanced skiers, as well as non-compacted areas with 100% natural snow. In addition, there are also accommodations that use natural materials and hot springs with an emerald green color. Why not spend a luxurious time and heal both your mind and body at Shiga Kogen this winter?

The Shiga Kogen Roman Museum in Yamanoichi Town is a fantastical space where nature and art merge. The building, designed by Kisho Kurokawa, is in harmony with the forest and features a cone-shaped restaurant made of transparent glass, as well as an oval-shaped museum building where light pours in from skylights, creating a fantastical beauty alongside 12 sparkling glass display cases. The museum also houses works by local painter Kadama Katei and contemporary glass artists, allowing visitors to enjoy the "Romantic Collection" that dates back to the Edo, Meiji, and Taisho periods.

Shiga Kogen in Yamanoi-machi is attractive for its trekking routes that allow you to experience the rich nature. You can refresh your mind and body by walking around more than 70 lakes, marshes, and viewing streams and waterfalls. Especially during the autumn foliage season, it's a breathtaking view! From early summer to autumn, you can choose from 19 different courses, including a forest therapy certified course. Why not enjoy the great outdoors while promoting your health?

One of the attractions of Shiga Kogen is the night walk to see the fantastic glow of fireflies in Yamano-uchi town. The fantastic scenery that unfolds in nature heals the heart and gives a deep impression. Why not go for a night walk and spend a luxurious time? Skiing and viewing frost trees are also recommended during the winter season. Let's enjoy a memorable trip with abundant nature!